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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.60, 660.48 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.60, 660.48 and 268.76 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.60 : 660.48 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.60/660.48 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.60x = 660.48 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.60x = 177,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,510.60/478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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